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YU03 VPD

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,890 mi
Last recorded143,890 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 VPD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 143,890 miles

High level brake light doesn't function

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

The Inner sills of this vehicle have corrosion but the main strutcure is not weakened

Fail 18 May 2015 143,818 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

High level brake light inop

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 139,006 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2014 138,984 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 133,591 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 125,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f shocker top bearing rough

Fail 4 Nov 2011

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f shocker top bearing rough

Pass 30 Oct 2010 117,559 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 117,548 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 115,306 miles

NSR and HiLevel stop light lenses damaged

Slight play in OS track rod inner ball joint

Fail 2 Oct 2009 114,996 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 110,000 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 146,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 146,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 111,133 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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YU03 VPD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YU03 VPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YU03 VPD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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